Tribunal Sets £500 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ponteland
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, taking into account the property's condition, which had issues like dampness. The decision was made by Mr. I a person and a person.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, taking into account the specific circumstances of the property and the tenancy agreement.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, tenants can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £500, effective from October 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, considering the condition of the property, which suffered from disrepair such as penetrating dampness.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CK/MNR/2019/0070
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 50A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 5 The Drey, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 500.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15 October 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4. Service charges are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced December 1994
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard – Landlord and Tenant Act 1984 Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Various including wall cabinets to hall, dressing table and chest of drawers to Bedroom, miscellaneous furniture to Breakfast Room, all dated and of nominal value.
9. Description of premises Ground Floor Flat in converted mid-terrace house 1 Reception, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen Breakfast area, Bathroom, radiator central heating, double glazing, garage storage, shared rear yard.
Flat suffers from disrepair eg penetrating dampness to [NAME] of Decision 25 November 2019
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A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The rent for an assured periodic tenancy is set by the Tribunal.
- The Tribunal takes into account the condition of the property.
- The rent is set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The rent is determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- Comparable properties are used to set a reasonable market rate for rent.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £500, effective from October 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Ponteland.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £500 per month, effective from October 2019, as required by the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.